Friends, I have a confession. Not really a confession but something that has recently happened to me after years of struggle. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2. Before you send prayers and hugs…I am fine. Years of thinking I was crazy have finally paid off- it’s not all in my head. Well. It is inContinue reading “My crazy has helped to create me. A writer’s journey to bipolar.”
Author Archives: R.L. Geer-Robbins
The long game isn’t always pretty when achieving your dream.
It’s one of those days when you realize you have to play a long game to reach your goal.
The long game sucks.
The day I realized that I am officially old.
Friends, A little over a week ago, I was cooking dinner while watching Gilmore Girls on Netflix. As the intro started, I started singing and dancing to the music (it’s my 5th time watching the series, so I know ALL the words), and I felt a pop in my lower back. What did I do?Continue reading “The day I realized that I am officially old.”
I am sick to my stomach… who allowed me to publish a book? Your fired!
Friends and family are amazing! They will hype you up until you believe that you should run for political office, become a comedian, start a lifestyle brand, or become an influencer… They will tell you to publish that book! Why in the world did I listen? My book is live. You can find it onContinue reading “I am sick to my stomach… who allowed me to publish a book? Your fired!”
So, you want to publish on Amazon? Great! It turns out it is not so easy…
So, you wrote the book, you have a social media following, and someone made sure all the words were spelled correctly…what is next? Figuring out the seven key phrases you will use for marketing purposes.
Social media and the writer- a guide to surviving tweets, memes, and posts.
According to all the websites- you have to be relevant on ALL social media platforms is you want to be successful at anything! Oh, Dear God- this is stressful!
Oh Christmas Tree. Oh Christmas Tree! Please don’t die before Christmas….
The Christmas tree sitting proudly in my living room is dying. Hand cut two days after Thanksgiving; it is already beginning to show its age.
The book has been written. Now I face the real challenge. To be or not to be?
Did you know that there was more to drafting a novel than just writing? Yup- there is also depression, self-questioning, and nervous breakdowns! It’s awesome!
And then there were two more…. life as a snake mom trying to re-potty train two grown dogs. Life is great!
Lesson 1- don’t take family photos with snakes! Lesson 2- Snakes are hunters, and like warm meat- hide your fingers at feeding time!
Two dogs, eight snakes… What can go wrong?
You all have probably wondered what has happened since I was blessed with two meanest and untouchable snakes as pets. I would love to share! First- It wasn’t until I made sure their Amazon-like home had multiple locks and chains, as well as individual heaters and misters, that I realized they were nocturnal. Which meansContinue reading “Two dogs, eight snakes… What can go wrong?”